Description

1,6,7,12-Tetrachloro-n-N'-Bis(Octadecyl)-Perylene-3,4,9,10-Tetracarboxylic Acid Diimide is a high-performance, symmetrically substituted perylene diimide derivative. This compound is valued for its exceptional chemical stability, intense color, and excellent lightfastness, making it a critical functional material. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the advanced materials, specialty pigments, and organic electronics sectors for demanding applications.

Application

• High-Performance Organic Pigments: Used as a key intermediate for synthesizing high-grade, weather-resistant red and maroon pigments for automotive coatings, industrial paints, and plastics.
• N-Type Organic Semiconductors: Serves as an electron-accepting (n-type) material in the development of organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and photovoltaic cells due to its favorable electron mobility.
• Laser Dyes and Optical Materials: Employed in the formulation of laser dyes and optical filters where specific absorption and fluorescence properties are required.
• Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs): Used as a colorant and functional additive in LCD color filters to enhance color purity and stability.
• Security Inks and Taggants: Utilized in specialty inks for banknotes, security documents, and brand protection due to its unique and difficult-to-replicate spectral signature.
• Photoconductive Materials: Applied in the layers of photocopiers and laser printers as a charge-generating material.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,6,7,12-Tetrachloro-n-N'-Bis(Octadecyl)-Perylene-3,4,9,10-Tetracarboxylic Acid Diimide
CAS No.	97097-95-5
Molecular Formula	C72H96Cl4N2O4
Molecular Weight	1155.33 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N'-Bis(octadecyl)-1,6,7,12-tetrachloroperylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic diimide; Perylene Tetracarboxylic Diimide, 1,6,7,12-Tetrachloro-N,N'-bis(octadecyl)-; Tetrachloro-bis-octadecyl-perylene-diimide; C.I. Pigment Red 224 derivative; PDI-Cl4(C18)2; Chlorinated Perylene Diimide Derivative; 1,6,7,12-Tetrachloroperylene Bis(octadecylimide)
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Quality Control

Our production of 1,6,7,12-Tetrachloro-n-N'-Bis(Octadecyl)-Perylene-3,4,9,10-Tetracarboxylic Acid Diimide adheres to a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to violet powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.